According to Netflix’s first-party viewing data, most WWE premium live events had higher viewership so far in 2026 versus the prior year. That includes increases for WrestleMania by 13% and 7% across the two nights. The degree to which we should account for any VPN viewership that may be happening in the U.S. is anyone’s … Continue reading WWE viewership on Netflix: WrestleMania, Royal Rumble slightly up from 2025 →

Although the scheduled trial was cancelled when the parties notified the court that the lawsuit was settled in principle, there are many exhibits and portions of deposition transcripts that were cited in the parties’ pre-trial briefs, which in this notice — filed with the court today — I argue are subject to the presumption of … Continue reading Third challenge notice filed in WWE merger lawsuit →

Magistrate Judge Patricia Barksdale made a ruling today in response to AEW’s motion to seal Ryan Nemeth’s three wrestler contracts from public view. I had opposed AEW’s motion to seal the contracts. The judge ruled that AEW can refile redacted versions along with a new motion to seal. AEW can’t fully seal the contracts, as … Continue reading Judge rules AEW may file redacted versions but can’t fully seal Ryan Nemeth’s wrestler contracts →